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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.48, 1,819.68 and 635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.48, 1,819.68 and 635.52 is: 953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.48 : 1,819.68 = 635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.48/1,819.68 = 635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.48x = 1,819.68 × 635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.48x = 1,156,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,443.03/1,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.78

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